How to pronounce newsflash
Say it like NOOZ-flash. Newsflash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- flash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsflash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- flashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of newsflash
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-flash.
What does newsflash mean?
- A brief media report of something that has recently taken place.“Television programs were interrupted by a newsflash announcing that the Prime Minister had resigned.”
- Introduces an obvious fact of which the person addressed is ostensibly not aware.
Where does newsflash come from?
From news + flash.
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Questions about saying newsflash
How do you pronounce newsflash?
Say NOOZ-flash. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌflæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌflæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsflash?
Newsflash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · flash.
Is newsflash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːzˌflæʃ/ (NYOOZ-flash).